Category: Features

“THOUGH He (God) slay me, I will trust him,” said former Senator Benigno Ninoy S. Aquino Jr. in a Christian TV program in Washington, Virginia, where he was a guest before leaving to return to the Philippines. In a nation that was once built through the people’s power, the death of Ninoy Aquino is a reminder to Filipinos of how the country was built with peace and patriotism rather than arms and hatred.

EMERGING behind the sheets of rain is a nation of strong, resilient people who continuously learn how to deal with the damage that the Pacific Ocean brings. With roughly 20 typhoons each year, the short moment of hush before a rhythm of storms is no stranger to the Philippines, which coastal fishermen in Eastern Samar know too well.

IN the legal world, taking up a Doctor of Juridical Science typically signals one’s path toward courtrooms or in the corporate world. Many who earn the title of “Attorney” are expected to rise through the ranks of law firms or make their mark in the judicial system. However, Atty. Juan Ruffo D. Chong took a different path, focusing on shaping students to be globally competitive professionals.

IS seeing still believing, or are the senses now deceiving? Eyes are one of the most reliable means of perceiving reality, along with other human senses. It is humanity’s way of embodying intelligence in making real-life decisions. From settling on which news to absorb to opting for which item to purchase, one’s senses are their lending hand in all of life’s facets.

MABUHAY ang malayang pamamahayag! — Today, we commemorate the National Campus Press Freedom Day as per Republic Act No. 11440, a law enacted under the Duterte administration—ironically, an era where media and the press experienced extreme suppression. But behind every picture, written article and headline are student journalists who fearlessly seek the truth, unwaveringly defend the press, and are committed to serving the student body and the nation relentlessly.

MISSING people in numbers greater than you can count on your toes and fingers is a rare occurrence in Philippine history, except for those caused by natural phenomenons. The last time more than a handful of individuals went missing was due to a natural calamity, such as a typhoon. Another notable case of disappearances could be attributed to a political calamity, the desparacidos from Marcos Sr.’s regime. Over the past four years, another case has been brewing: the missing sabungeros (cockfighters).

“HEALTH is wealth” is a common saying emphasized in the Philippines especially during July — when Nutrition Month is celebrated. During this month, Filipinos actively promote health and wellness, aiming to teach Filipino students and families alike the importance of a healthy balanced diet. But behind this awareness lies the sad reality: proper nutrition is still inaccessible in the Philippines.

Midterm elections will take place tomorrow. Whether you are a first-time voter or not, if you aren’t ready, consider this a foolproof guide on how to participate in this democratic practice.

WITH life being multifaceted, one figure remains steadfast without cease. Mothers, indisputably, are the unwavering bedrock of each Filipino family, possessing the ability to embody many roles. As the light of the Philippines’ homes, they light the way for generations to come—they are the light of the past, present, and future. Thus, beyond mere recognition, efforts ought to be exerted for mothers from all walks of life. A tool that may lend a hand in doing so is movies and series, notably those that go beyond one aspect of motherhood—movies and series that shed light on the multiple facets of being a mother.

PHILIPPINE press freedom remains in dire straits after the country continues to be one of the most dangerous for journalists.